Hall of Fame Featuring the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents #2 Cover (Steve Ditko)
Artists: Steve Ditko (Penciller) , Willie Blyberg (Inker)
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DescriptionThis particular piece of artwork - and a cover no less - proves that one can still obtain a really outstanding piece of Steve Ditko artwork without breaking the proverbial bank. Not that this piece was cheap but it was - relatively speaking and in my subjective view, of course - really value for money, especially when one views it in person. However, a couple of caveats are in order: this cover was from a little known book although it featured a hero from Wally Wood's relatively shortlived Thunder Agents series for Tower Comics. Secondly, it is not all-Ditko. The inker, Willie Blyberg, is not exactly famous but I think that he did a splendid job on this cover. His inks are very true to Ditko's pencils. The image itself is extremely striking. The use by NoMan of his invisibility cloak is captured brilliantly and realistically, in my view. This cover also appeared as a pin-up in Omni Comix #3.Social/Sharing |
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Comicart Boston 
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/9/2025
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan wrote:
Tremendous addition! Congrats!
Many thanks, and many congratulations on some wonderful additions to your stellar gallery!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 8/9/2025
Very cool piece. I really like the way they captured his invisibility. Congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/9/2025
Jared Simmons wrote:
Very cool piece. I really like the way they captured his invisibility. Congrats!
Many thanks, Jared. Yes, the depiction of his invisibility is excellent. And many congrats on your truly stunning Dr. Fate artwork!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/9/2025
I've long considered the more affordable (or at least less expensive) option of a more contemporary or modern age Ditko example. Seeing your post may have inspired me to get more serious about it. I'm sure I'm not the only collector who hates the idea of unobtainable art. As with Frazetta, acquiring even a half decent Ditko example just never seemed to be in the cards. Hopefully I still have enough time and luck to follow your example. Congrats on this fabulous cover by one of the greatest legends of the art form.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/10/2025
E DLS wrote:
I've long considered the more affordable (or at least less expensive) option of a more contemporary or modern age Ditko example. Seeing your post may have inspired me to get more serious about it. I'm sure I'm not the only collector who hates the idea of unobtainable art. As with Frazetta, acquiring even a half decent Ditko example just never seemed to be in the cards. Hopefully I still have enough time and luck to follow your example. Congrats on this fabulous cover by one of the greatest legends of the art form.
Many thanks, Eric. For a piece that truly moves one (even from a so-called lesser title) requires patience but, in my experience, one just has to be ... patient. It is always possible. And I found that there is no point aiming for something impossible for one's finances. So for Frazetta, I settled on a very nice Western piece and a Johnny Comet strip. An artist's skill is always evident and these pieces more than filled my need for a couple of Frazetta examples at a reasonable budget.
Alberto Gonzalez
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/9/2025
Really cool addition to an already amazing collection! Congrats!!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/10/2025
Alberto Gonzalez wrote:
Really cool addition to an already amazing collection! Congrats!!!
Many thanks, Alberto - especially coming from a collector with such an amazing collection himself.
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 8/9/2025
Discerning taste indeed! Those Blyberg inks are on the money. Wonderful addition!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Rick W wrote:
Discerning taste indeed! Those Blyberg inks are on the money. Wonderful addition!
Many thanks, Rick. Yes, I must confess that I hadn't heard of Willy Blyberg up till now and had to do a little research myself. His inks here, however, are really fantastic and if I was told that this was all-Ditko, I think that I'd be none the wiser.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
I think anyone inking Ditko tried to be as faithful as they could because of his legendary stature. Even those extra details of later Ditko art come through that made him so distinct. It's like a time capsule.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Marcus Wai wrote:
I think anyone inking Ditko tried to be as faithful as they could because of his legendary stature. Even those extra details of later Ditko art come through that made him so distinct. It's like a time capsule.
Many thanks, Marcus. The inks here are exceptional. Of course, Ditko's style was unique so if, as you say, the inker was diligent, the end product would be excellent.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
This is really early career Willie Blyberg. What a great feather in his cap to have gotten to ink Ditko, and so early on in his career. Though not a known Ditko inker, he did a very nice job giving Ditko's pencils a more modern flair! The design is impeccable and both pencils and inks compliment each other wonderfully. Congratulations, CAB!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
This is really early career Willie Blyberg. What a great feather in his cap to have gotten to ink Ditko, and so early on in his career. Though not a known Ditko inker, he did a very nice job giving Ditko's pencils a more modern flair! The design is impeccable and both pencils and inks compliment each other wonderfully. Congratulations, CAB!
Many thanks, Rubén. Yes, the combination worked out so well indeed; he must have poured out his heart and soul into this piece.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
What a great find! Blyberg really did a nice job on the inks.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/10/2025
Ron S wrote:
What a great find! Blyberg really did a nice job on the inks.
Many thanks, Ron. Yes, the inking is absolutely superb and so true to Ditko's pencils.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/10/2025
Michael Lovitz wrote:
Awesome Ditko goodness!!
Many thanks, Michael. Do take care.
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Very cool!!! so many interesting elements in the composition and content wise. I dont know what year it was (I assume more modern based on comments above) but it almost has a golden age feel to it with how the action and violence is depicted - especially the knives and punch to the face. Blyberg did a great job inking this for sure! As a collector who doesnt have any Ditko art myself I can empathize with the sentiment of feeling like Ill never be able to afford one but as you said there are other titles which can be had for less (relative to his big Marvel works). Congrats on the cover!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Kavi H wrote:
Very cool!!! so many interesting elements in the composition and content wise. I dont know what year it was (I assume more modern based on comments above) but it almost has a golden age feel to it with how the action and violence is depicted - especially the knives and punch to the face. Blyberg did a great job inking this for sure! As a collector who doesnt have any Ditko art myself I can empathize with the sentiment of feeling like Ill never be able to afford one but as you said there are other titles which can be had for less (relative to his big Marvel works). Congrats on the cover!Many thanks, Kavi. That's a great description and analysis of the page. You CAN afford a nice Ditko page and I trust that one will come your way soon. Even some of his later Marvel pages are still just about affordable.
Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Nice pick up! I remember this series quite well and picked up a few interior pages.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/10/2025
Miki Annamanthadoo wrote:
Nice pick up! I remember this series quite well and picked up a few interior pages.Many thanks, Miki. I must honestly say that I wasn't aware of this series until I came across this piece.
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 8/10/2025
Oh My GOD! This is GORGEOUS!!!!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/10/2025
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
Oh My GOD! This is GORGEOUS!!!!!
Many thanks, Nick. It really looks wonderful in person.
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
From that early '80s period when there were competing publishers vying to resurrect the property. I got them all. A fantastic piece from that chapter in T.H.U.N.D.E.R. history!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/11/2025
Felix Lu wrote:
From that early '80s period when there were competing publishers vying to resurrect the property. I got them all. A fantastic piece from that chapter in T.H.U.N.D.E.R. history!
Many thanks, Felix. I know I've already said this many times, but I wonder if Ditko could have done better if he had inked this piece himself. And because of the subject matter (invisibility), the final result is quite stunning.
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
That is, for sure, an outstanding piece! Ditko at his finest! I was not aware about the inker, but I have to recognise his splendid work!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/11/2025
Toni S wrote:
That is, for sure, an outstanding piece! Ditko at his finest! I was not aware about the inker, but I have to recognise his splendid work!
Many thanks, Toni. I was not familiar with the inker either, but he did manage to ink Ditko's pencils really superbly.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/13/2025
Al Simpleton wrote:
Absolutely Beautiful! Congrats!
Many thanks and, although I must have said this before, you have an amazing collection of original art.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 8/13/2025
Comicart Boston wrote:
Many thanks and, although I must have said this before, you have an amazing collection of original art.
Thanks! And if my collection is amazing, yours is our of this world!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/13/2025
Al Simpleton wrote:
Thanks! And if my collection is amazing, yours is our of this world!
You are being exceptionally kind. Thank you for your encouraging words.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 8/14/2025
A Ditko cover is always good viewing. Wonderful addition, major congratulations!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 8/14/2025
Dave W wrote:
A Ditko cover is always good viewing. Wonderful addition, major congratulations!
Many thanks, Dave. Indeed, any Ditko is wonderful!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 8/15/2025
West Stephan wrote:
What a dynamic piece! Congrats on the Ditko!
Many thanks, West. I know that I have said this before, but your collection really rocks!
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